The Great Football Giveaway
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Delivery of sports equipment (in particular footballs) to children living in under developed or developing countries in Africa and elsewhere.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Great Football Giveaway has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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- a website
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- a donation page
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE GREAT FOOTBALL GIVEAWAY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE GREAT FOOTBALL GIVEAWAY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE GREAT FOOTBALL GIVEAWAY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Football Giveaway
The Great Football Giveaway is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bath, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £157 in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Great Football Giveaway has £157 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Delivery of sports equipment (in particular footballs) to children living in under developed or developing countries in Africa and elsewhere. The Great Football Giveaway is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
The Great Football Giveaway is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
The Great Football Giveaway's registered charity number is 1113148. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Great Football Giveaway is located in Bath, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
The Great Football Giveaway is based in Bath in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Great Football Giveaway
- What is The Great Football Giveaway?
- The Great Football Giveaway is a arts & culture trust based in Bath, United Kingdom. Delivery of sports equipment (in particular footballs) to children living in under developed or developing countries in Africa and elsewhere.
- When was The Great Football Giveaway founded?
- The Great Football Giveaway was founded in 2006.
- Where is The Great Football Giveaway located?
- Headquartered in Bath, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Great Football Giveaway's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £157.
- Is The Great Football Giveaway trustworthy?
- The Great Football Giveaway has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Great Football Giveaway's website?
- https://www.thegreatfootballgiveaway.org.uk
- Are donations to The Great Football Giveaway tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.